Crime Roundup: Man dies following assault in Co Kerry

Our crime roundup leads three violent deaths in Counties Kerry, Tyrone and Dublin over the last few days.

Man dies after incident in Killorglin, Co Kerry

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal assault in Killorglin, Co Kerry in the early hours of Sunday 10 February.

The man named locally as Stephen O’Connor, from Glencar, was ‘seriously assaulted’ during an incident on The Square, around 2.20am. The victim was taken to University Hospital Kerry and his condition was described as critical. He died later on Monday 11 February.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who was in The Square, Killorglin in the early hours of Sunday morning and who can assist Gardaí in this investigation to contact them at Killarney Garda station on (064) 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Murder in Tyrone

PSNI Detectives investigating the murder of a 30 year-old man in Co Tyrone on 09 February have arrested two people on suspicion of murder.

The body of Pat Ward was discovered in an alleyway in McCrea Park in Clogher at around 8.15am on Saturday morning.

Police said on 10 February, they were granted an additional 36 hours by a court to question the 33 year-old woman and a 23 year-old man.

Witness appeal fatal shooting Coolock 8th February

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the shooting of a 39-year-old man at Darndale, Coolock on 08 February.

(Pic: An Garda Siochána)

It is understood John Lawless was shot as he walked from his home along Marigold Crescent on his way to work.

Gardaí said he was critically injured and taken by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Shortly after the shooting a silver Ford Focus car registration number 132-D- was found partially burnt out at Greenwood Avenue off Blunden Drive, Coolock a short time after the shooting.

Gardaí added that a motive for the shooting ‘has not been established’ and that the victim was not known to them for involvement in serious criminal activity.

Gardaí want to appeal to anybody who may have any information to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01- 6664200; Garda Confidential Telephone line 1-800- 666-111 or any Garda Station.

Garda Renewed Appeal Into 2012 Andrew Allen Murder Investigation

Gardaí have renewed their appeal into the murder of Andrew Allen in Co Donegal on 09 February 2012. Mr Allen was murdered in his home at 26 Links View Park, Buncrana in front of his partner.

Gardaí said that ‘many people have been arrested and questioned over the past seven years’ and An Garda Siochana are ‘grateful for all those who have assisted the investigation’, but have asked anyone with information to contact the incident room at Buncrana on 074 93 20540 or use the Confidential line 1800 666 111.

Thefts from vehicles in West Cork

Gardaí are appealing to motorists to ‘Park Smart’ following 35 thefts from vehicles in West Cork on Sunday 03 February 2019.

Gardaí said the incidents occurred in housing estates in Clonakilty, Belgooly and Riverstick, where most of the vehicles were unlocked.

Superintendent Brendan Fogarty said over that particular weekend in Cork City, there was also a number of theft from cars in Ballincollig, Douglas, and Togher.

“But this is not just an issue for us in Cork. Criminals throughout the country are going around housing estates and trying every car door until they get one that is unlocked. Unfortunately in Clonakilty, Belgooly and Riverstick, this was the case and on Sunday night we had 35 incidents.

“I would ask that if anyone noticed any suspicious people or vehicles around Clonakilty, Belgooly or Riverstick on Sunday night into Monday morning, to contact us at any Garda Station. Any cars or taxis who were driving in those areas with dash cams we would also like to hear from you.”

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